Call for Papers and Presentations is now open!

The 92nd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) 2023 will be hosted by the University of Huddersfield, 3-6 July 2023.

TIWC is a platform for universal information exchange, networking and social events. The event will include presentations from industry, presented papers, forums, workshops and posters. Abstracts are welcome from both industry and academia. In 2023 individuals and organisations will be able to select the option of making a presentation only, at the conference, rather than submitting an academic paper, to allow for greater industry representation and participation.

The conference theme ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’, is focused on identifying the current scenario as well as emerging sustainable practices and solutions throughout the whole supply chain of textile and fashion products, starting from raw materials to manufacturing processes, distribution and retailing, use by consumers and up to the end-of-life phases.

Abstracts are welcome from both industry and academia. Guidelines for authors are available on the website. In 2023 individuals and organisations will be able to select the option of making a presentation only, at the conference, rather than submitting an academic paper, to allow for greater industry representation.

Topics

The textile industry is by its nature diverse and multi-disciplinary. Therefore, while the key theme for The 92nd TI World Conference is ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’, the conference will wholeheartedly welcome papers and presentations discussing specific topics encompassing:

Advanced Fibres and Materials Manufacture, Biomaterials, Business, CAD/CAE Technology, Life Cycle Analysis, Circularity and New Business Models, Clothing, Coloration and Finishing, Comfort Science, Composites, Costume, Craft, Design, Economy & Supply Chain Management, Fashion, Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation, Floorcovering, Footwear, Industry, Household/Interiors, Innovative Fabric Structures/Products, Leather, Modelling & Simulation, Nanotechnology, Printing, Retailing & Branding, Smart Textiles, Sustainability, Technical Textiles, Testing and Materials Analysis, Textile Machinery, Textile Manufacturing – Knitting, Nonwovens and Weaving, Textile Recycling, Textile Cultural Heritage Science, Textile Education, Yarn Structures and Spinning.

Important Dates:

Abstract submission: 30 November 2022 extended to 31 January 2023 

Abstract acceptance sent to authors: 31 January 2023 extended to 28 February 2023 

Once the abstract has been accepted

Full paper (academic) and presentation submission: 15 May 2023.

Submission

Abstracts should be emailed for the attention of Dr Sohel Rana TIWC-Papers@hud.ac.uk

The email subject matter is TIWC 2023 Abstract Submission.

Please click here to download the Abstract Submission Guidelines for TIWC 2023

Please click here to download the Full Paper Author Guidelines for TIWC 2023. 

Start making your plans now for TIWC 2023 to ensure you don’t miss out.

Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste.

The conference will also include but not be limited to the following subthemes:

• Future Fashion
• Composites
• Green Skills
• Dyes, Pigments, and Polymer
• Nonwovens
• Technical Textiles

The textile industry is by its nature diverse and multi-disciplinary. Therefore while the key theme for The 92^nd TIWC 2023 is ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero-Carbon’, the conference will wholeheartedly welcome papers discussing specific topics encompassing:

Advanced Fibres and Materials Manufacture, Biomaterials, Business, CAD/CAE Technology, Circularity and New Business Models, Clothing, Coloration and Finishing, Comfort Science, Composites, Costume, Craft, Design, Economy & Supply Chain Management, Fashion, Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation, Floorcovering, Footwear, Industry, Household/Interiors, Innovative Fabric Structures/Products, Leather, Modelling & Simulation, Nanotechnology, Printing, Retailing & Branding, Smart Textiles, Sustainability, Technical Textiles, Testing and Materials Analysis, Textile Machinery, Textile Manufacturing – Knitting, Nonwovens and Weaving, Textile Recycling, Textile Cultural Heritage Science, Textile Education, Yarn Structures and Spinning.

Organising Committee:

The main members of organising committee who will work directly with Prof Parik Goswami to organise the conference are:

Prof Parik Goswami, University of Huddersfield, UK

Dr Sohel Rana, University of Huddersfield, UK

Dr Andrew Hewitt, University of Huddersfield, UK

Nicola Redmore, University of Huddersfield, UK

Dr Devabrata Paramanik, University of Huddersfield, UK

James Devitt, University of Huddersfield, UK

Nicola Chiles, University of Huddersfield, UK

Lorna Ingram, University of Huddersfield, UK

Bill Macbeth, Huddersfield, UK

Martin Jenkins, Huddersfield, UK

Rob Woollin, University of Huddersfield, UK

Rachel Mountford, University of Huddersfield, UK

The TI Events Committee are part of the organising committee:

Prof Subhash Anand MBE, University of Bolton, UK

Prof  Elizabeth Barnes, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Dr Xiaogang Chen, University of Manchester, UK

Prof Mervyn Davies, The Textile Institute, UK

Stephanie Dick, The Textile Institute, UK

Dr Kim Gandhi, The Textile Institute, UK

Robyn Ingham, The Textile Institute, UK

Helen Rowe, The Textile Institute, UK

Ian Smith, Textile Consult Ltd, UK

Prof Xungai Wang, Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Australia

Prof Malgorzata Zimniewska, Institute of Natural Fibres & Medicinal Plants, Poland

Programme Committee:

Long Lin, University of Leeds, UK

Prof Stephen Russell, University of Leeds, UK

Abhijit Mujumdar, Indian Institute of Technology, India

Amit Rawal, Indian Institute of Technology, India

Adam Mansell, UK Fashion and Textile Association, UK

Prasad Potluri, University of Manchester, UK

Amanda McLaren, AW Hainsworth, UK

Alan Williams, Camira Fabrics, UK

Steve Westland, University of Leeds, UK

Kevin Almond, University of Leeds, UK

Prof Elizabeth Barnes, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Galloway, Tamara, University of Exeter, UK

Abdel-Fattah Seyam, NC State University, USA

Sanjay Gupta, World University of Design, India

Dr Rudrajeet Pal, University of Borås, Sweden

University of Huddersfield Contacts

Prof Parik Goswami CText FTI – Conference Chairman

Abstracts should be emailed for the attention of Dr Sohel Rana TIWC-Papers@hud.ac.uk

The email subject matter is TIWC 2023 Abstract Submission.

TIWC-Bookings@hud.ac.uk – General Booking Enquiries

Please click here to register.

The Textile Institute Contact

ringham@textileinst.org.uk–  Robyn Ingham, events coordinator

Please click here to register. 

Standard Fees

Non TI Member: GBP £720.00

TI Member: GBP £600.00

Early Bird Fees 

Non TI Member: GBP £600.00

TI Member: GBP £480.00

These rates are available until Wednesday 15 March 2023. 

Other Fees

TI Representative: GBP £480.00

Student: GBP £250.00

Day Rate: GBP £300.00

Accompanying Person: GBP £250.00

For group bookings of 3 delegates or more, please email tiwc-bookings@hud.ac.uk to secure a 10% discount. All bookings need to be made in a single transaction.

*Accompanying person criteria: Lunch and social events only.

Please click here for the registration Terms and Conditions.

Invitation Letters

Invitation Letters for VISA application to the World Conference will be provided after registration and payment is completed. You are strongly advised to request an invitation letter as soon you are planning your trip and have registered to attend the conference. Please contact Robyn Ingham, events coordinator via ringham@textileinst.org.uk for more information.

Professor Parikshit Goswami CText FTI, Conference Chairman.

Professor Parikshit Goswami (B.Sc. (Tech), MSc, PhD, MRSC, ASDC, CCol, CText, FTI, CMgr, MCMI, FHEA) did his MSc in Advanced Textile and Performance Clothing and his PhD from the University of Leeds. He is the Head of Department of Fashion and Textiles, and Director of Technical Textiles Research Centre at the University of Huddersfield. Prior to joining the University of Huddersfield, Professor Goswami was the Director of Research and Innovation at the School of Design at the University of Leeds and also led the Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation Research group at Leeds. Since joining the University of Huddersfield, Professor Goswami has proactively developed the research profile and activities in Technical Textiles. He is committed to multidisciplinary research and is working towards building constructive collaborations with the University of Huddersfield and industries to transform the competitiveness of the European technical textiles industries. Since joining Huddersfield, Professor Goswami has won government and commercial funding for several research projects, including a collaborative £5.4M project (AHRC Creative Economy- Industry Challenge) with the University of Leeds and Royal College of Art.

The University of Huddersfield is an innovative, exciting environment with a thriving multicultural community. The University of Huddersfield is a public research university located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It has been a University since 1992, but has its origins in a series of institutions dating back to the 19^th century. The University continues to invest millions of pounds in buildings around the campus and has over 13,000 student locally attend, as well as overseas and surrounding areas. The University has made teaching quality a particular focus of its activities, winning the inaugural Higher Education Academy Global Teaching Excellence Award and achieving a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold award both in 2017.

The mission of The Textile Institute is to promote professionalism in all areas associated with the textile industries worldwide. The Textile Institute has Individual and Corporate Members in up to 60 countries, the membership covers all sectors and all disciplines in textiles, clothing and footwear. Within these global industries the aim of the Institute is to facilitate learning, to recognise achievement, to reward excellence and to disseminate information. The Textile Institute is a unique organisation in textiles, clothing and footwear. It was incorporated in England by a Royal Charter granted in 1925, was inaugurated in 1910 and is a registered charity. The Textile Institute is a fully international organisation represented by local and national offices around the world with its International Headquarters based in Manchester, UK.

Monday 3 July 2023 PM: Registration and welcome Reception at the University of Huddersfield.

Tuesday 4 July 2023 AM – Conference opening address and sessions through the day with coffee and lunch breaks.

Tuesday 4 July 2023 PM – An evening Gala Dinner and The Textile Institute Professional Qualifications and Medals and Awards Ceremony, at a converted textile mill (The Venue, Huddersfield) with entertainment from University of Huddersfield students, transport will be provided.

Wednesday 5 July 2023 AM – Conference sessions throughout the day with coffee and lunch breaks.

Wednesday 5 July 2023 PM – Evening reception, poster presentations, a fashion & costume show and graduate show case at the Barbara Hepworth building, University of Huddersfield.

Thursday 6 July 2023 AM – Conference sessions and the closing ceremony at lunch time.